26/08/2026
🌱 900+ trees. One very productive day. And a whole lot of learning along the way.
Donald’s Farm recently welcomed students from Te Haikura a Kiwa (formerly James Cook High School) for a hands-on planting and environmental education day alongside Conservation Volunteers New Zealand (CVNZ).
Before getting stuck into the planting, the students learned about the longfin eel/tuna, a taonga species found only in New Zealand, and why protecting our waterways and freshwater habitats is so important.
Then it was time to put that learning into action. 💚
The students tested stream water, measured water clarity, searched for juvenile eels and, together with their teachers and the CVNZ team, planted more than 900 trees alongside the stream at Donald’s Farm. 🌳🌳🌳
That’s 900+ trees that will grow, help protect the stream environment and contribute to the ongoing conservation work happening here on the farm. A massive effort from everyone involved!
Thank you to all the students and teachers from Te Haikura a Kiwa, and to Kim, Mitzi and Drew from Conservation Volunteers New Zealand for sharing their knowledge and making the day such a success.
There’s something pretty special about learning how to care for our environment and then getting your hands dirty doing exactly that. 🌱💧
